Mitty38
Well-Known Member
Trying to figure out the necessity or the convince of a case gauge.
Since I have went to 10 mm.
I have been told by some, that one is absolutely necessary.
I just can't see that.
As I build my loads up from minimum. I never get a case stuck.
As far as length I check all my rounds before boxing. Check both the edge of the neck, and the oal, with a set of calipers. Never go over sammi on pistol calibers.
If the base has swelled It just won't chamber.
I personally, outside of convenience, see no need for one.
So is this a necessary step I am missing. That is going to bite me later for not doing. Or is it just a convenience tool for those who want to do everything fast and easy.
Since I have went to 10 mm.
I have been told by some, that one is absolutely necessary.
I just can't see that.
As I build my loads up from minimum. I never get a case stuck.
As far as length I check all my rounds before boxing. Check both the edge of the neck, and the oal, with a set of calipers. Never go over sammi on pistol calibers.
If the base has swelled It just won't chamber.
I personally, outside of convenience, see no need for one.
So is this a necessary step I am missing. That is going to bite me later for not doing. Or is it just a convenience tool for those who want to do everything fast and easy.
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